PM to monitor sweeping reforms-III: PNGRB to also become the upstream regulator

Jun 29: The government will also separate the upstream regulatory regime and contract administration 8This is needed for an arms-length administration of upstream matters. 8The regulatory regime will be distanced from the Government and placed in the PNGRB. 8For technically competent advice, a specialist wing may be created out of the existing DGH 8This wing will on the lines of Central Electricity Authority (CEA) and Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC) in the areas of electricity and telecom, respectively.8The Prime Minister will supervise the transition.Click on Reports for more